holy water
noun
/-ˌwɑtəɹ/
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/ˈhoʊli ˌwɔtəɹ/
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/ˈhəʊli ˌwɔːtə/
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[-ɾəɹ]
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- (Christianity) In certain Christian churches, water that has been sanctified by a priest or bishop for the purpose of baptism or for the blessing of persons, places, or things.
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αγίασμα,
αγιασμός
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